The Hawkeyes have won four straight since a season-opening 30-27 home defeat to Mid-American Conference power Northern Illinois and are coming off a dominant 23-7 victory at previously unbeaten Minnesota.

Iowa has won its last three games against the spread after failing to win as a 2.5-point favorite over the Huskies and not covering a 26.5-point line against Missouri State (28-14).

The Spartans are 1-2 against the spread with a push, as they were a 4-point underdog to Notre Dame last Saturday and lost 17-13.

Iowa beat Michigan State last season in East Lansing in a 19-16, double-overtime affair.

The Hawkeyes drove down the field on the Spartans defense in the final moments, scoring the game-tying touchdown in the final minute.